The Glenkinchie Distillery in the Lowlands region of Scotland is open again for tourism, subject to COVID-19 restrictions, after completing a major tourism upgrade by parent company Diageo.
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The UK’s proposed trade deal with Australia could cut – though not necessarily scrap – tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the country, supporting thousands of jobs in the Scottish drinks industry, according to the Government.
Australian trade deal could slash tariffs on whisky and boost Scottish industry
Trade deal with Australia could boost Scottish industries like financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and food and drink
From:
3 June 2021
A UK-Australia trade deal could include a major boost for Scotch whisky producers with the removal of a 5% tariff on whisky exports, the Department for International Trade has revealed today (Thursday 3rd June).
The International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is seeking to remove the tariff, which makes it more expensive for distilleries to sell overseas, and is also pushing for improved legal protection for whisky in the Australian market during ongoing trade negotiations.